Governor’s Mansion Invites Public To Holiday Events

A Free Family Day is planned Sat., Dec. 6, 11a.m.-2p.m., featuring tours of the decorated mansion and carriage house, and special activities for the kids. Light refreshments will be served. No advance registration is needed; just stop by!

The Colorado Opera will perform holiday fare on Mon., Dec. 8, 5:30-7p.m. Visit the decorated mansion and savor light holiday refreshments while enjoying the musical selections, for a $15 fee. Advance registration is required as space is limited.

Finally, Holiday Public Tours are slated for Wed.-Sat., Dec. 10-13, 10a.m.-2p.m. With a theme of “Something Simple,” you’ll be treated to tours of the Residence and Carriage House, with volunteers from the Colorado Historical Society on hand to answer questions. For tour information only, call 303-941-8479.

A variety of entertainment has been scheduled throughout the tour weekend. Friday features caroling by the Denver School of the Arts Senior High School Chorus; Ms. Emily Levine will perform on harp in the main residence on Saturday, while the Moffat County High School Wind Ensemble performs in the Carriage House,10a.m.-noon. From noon until 2p.m., enjoy the Timberline Group of the Rocky Mountain Children’s Chorus.

For more details on activities at the Governor’s Residence, call the Colorado Historical Society at 303-866-3682 or visit www.coloradohistory.org.